The LaRue County Chamber of Commerce operates a Visitor's Center to provide information to guests to our area on our local Lincoln attractions, as well as directions to other areas of interest in our region. The center is located within the chamber offices at 60 Lincoln Square , with hours M-F from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
2995 Lincoln Farm Rd., Hodgenville, KY 42748

LaRue County has within its borders two very important sites related to the life of Abraham Lincoln: his birthplace on the Sinking Spring Farm three miles south of Hodgenville on US 31E, and his Boyhood Home on Knob Creek , approximately seven miles northeast of Hodgenville along US 31E. Both of these are part of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. Abraham Lincoln was born on the Sinking Spring Farm on February 12, 1809. When he was just over two years of age, the family moved to a nearby farm along Knob Creek, and it is this farm that stirred Lincoln 's earliest memories, relating as an adult "my earliest recollection, however, is of the Knob Creek place..."

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, 2995 Lincoln Farm Road , Hodgenville, KY 42748 (270) 358-3137. Website: www.npsabli.com. Visitor center contains exhibits, a gift shop and features the 18-minute film, "Lincoln--The Kentucky Years." Nature trails and picnic facilities are available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Eastern Time, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. From Labor Day until Memorial Day, open 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Closed on January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Free admission.

Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek, US 31E, (502) 549-3741. Picnic area, hiking trails, seasonal weekend programs. Exterior exhibits only at present. Park rangers provide on-site information April-October. A radio transmitter provides after-hours information. Ground open daily during daylight hours year round. Free admission.

The Nancy Lincoln Inn

2975 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748

Adjacent to the Sinking Spring Farm is the Nancy Lincoln Inn, a privately-owned gift shop and museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The inn and four nearby cabins were constructed of chestnut logs and red heart pine in 1928. Until World War II, meals were served at the inn, and the cabins were rented to overnight guests. In 2005, owners Carl and Sharon Howell, Jr. restored the cabins to their original historic appearance, and they are once again available for overnight rental. The cabins are air-conditioned, but in keeping with their historic character, do not have indoor plumbing. However, full sanitary facilities are close by in a modern bathhouse. For information, contact the Nancy Lincoln Inn at (270) 358-3845.

The Lincoln Statue 

In 1909, to honor the centennial of his birth, a life-sized seated statue of Abraham Lincoln was commissioned from noted New York sculptor Adolph A. Weinmann. "Lincoln, the President" was placed on the town square in 1909, with Lincoln 's son, attending the dedication ceremony. Today, it remains a fixture on the Hodgenville town square, and is a popular photo-op with residents and visitors alike.

The Lincoln Jamboree   The Lincoln Jamboree, 2579 Lincoln Farm Road , Hodgenville , KY 42748 , (270) 358-3545. Joel Ray Sprowls, owner, producer and emcee has been bringing family entertainment to the area for 51 years! Billed as "Hodgenville's own Grand Ol' Opry," the entertainment takes place every Saturday night year-round, with local and regional performers topping the bill. All seats are reserved at $8, with showtime at 8 p.m. each Saturday. Group rates available. Joel Ray's Restaurant is adjacent to the Jamboree. Box office and restaurant closed on Monday. Free RV camping Friday & Saturday nights for show attendees. Other Area Attractions: Within a 50-mile radius of LaRue County, one can visit Historic Bardstown and My Old Kentucky Home State Park, ride a steam train in New Haven at the Kentucky Railway Museum, experience the subterranean wonders at Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world, or tour The Patton Museum and view the U.S. Gold Depository at Fort Knox. Call 270-358-3411 for information.